Prized/Friendly Cup

LA BOMBONERA
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Habil Castolo made the kick off which started today's match. Arda Ardashov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Gianluigi Buffon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Gianluigi Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Qian Cheng Xing in the 6th minute of play. 12 minutes into the match, the xeneise dream team's goal looked a bit too open when Justino Kaxen came free, but Vinicio Aires reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Defensores del Tiki Tiki were awarded a corner in the 13th minute after the xeneise dream team's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Justino Kaxen took the corner. The corner led Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Justino Kaxen to fire away a dangerous shot which Vinicio Aires despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 15 played minutes Defensores del Tiki Tiki got a freekick which was hit by Sergey Nikiforenko. An unexpectedly hard shot by Qian Cheng Xing in the 17th minute of play forced Defensores del Tiki Tiki's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Gianluigi Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucio Gabino in the 25th minute of play. Vinicio Aires took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sergey Nikiforenko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Justino Kaxen in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye the xeneise dream team's goalie prevented a goal. In the 34th minute Sergey Nikiforenko shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vinicio Aires saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gianluigi Buffon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucio Gabino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gianluigi Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Qian Cheng Xing, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. With a little luck, Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Gianluigi Buffon got control of the ball when Habil Castolo tried to sneak it across the goal line. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Sergey Nikiforenko to make the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sergey Nikiforenko in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vinicio Aires prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Jesús Martín managed to get in a good position for a shot. Defensores del Tiki Tiki's supporters rose to their feet, but Jesús Martín was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Vinicio Aires breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Justino Kaxen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Gianluigi Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Qian Cheng Xing in the 60th minute of play. 61 minutes into the match, the xeneise dream team's goalkeeper Vinicio Aires had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sergey Nikiforenko. Justino Kaxen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 63rd match minute, the xeneise dream team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nereo Roldanillo to maneuver through the defense. In the 64th minute of the match Justino Kaxen sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vinicio Aires skillfully saved the ball. the xeneise dream team's Vinicio Aires played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Victorio Buinton in the 67th minute of play. After a rather tough play, the xeneise dream team's Andoni Paut got a free kick in the 68th minute. the xeneise dream team made a substitution. Isaac Sundberg replaced Lucio Gabino. Andoni Paut hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. A hard shot 70 in the game by Hampus Nordström from a close distance when the talented Vinicio Aires managed to make a qualified save. the xeneise dream team's players were relieved. Nereo Roldanillo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Vinicio Aires took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hampus Nordström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gianluigi Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Habil Castolo in the 79th minute of play. Defensores del Tiki Tiki made a substitution. Laureano Gaskon replaced Jesús Martín. Vinicio Aires made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Victorio Buinton in the 85th minute of play. Gianluigi Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nereo Roldanillo in the 87th minute of play. Hampus Nordström's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Vinicio Aires firmly grabbed it by the left post. After 95 minutes the xeneise dream team's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Justino Kaxen who took care of the corner kick. Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Justino Kaxen was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Vinicio Aires in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The Defensores del Tiki Tiki players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented the xeneise dream team from taking control. The game ends in a draw.